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E23 TVR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

59,526 mi
Last recorded59,526 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 59,526 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 58,428 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 57,352 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 56,502 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 54,897 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 53,935 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 52,545 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 51,903 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 51,242 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 50,498 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 50,009 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,326 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,140 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,305 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,925 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,965 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,150 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 38,310 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 38,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,628 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,730 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,707 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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E23 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 44,479 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E23 TVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E23 TVR?

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What year was E23 TVR registered?

E23 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is E23 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E23 TVR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E23 TVR have outstanding finance?

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